Unique Tasting Notes

Our unique Taunton Tasting Notes make wine shopping easy and fun. It’s pretty simple and yet something very few of our competitors ever do: As we taste the wines we bring in, we write down what they taste like. We do this using our own “flavor icons” that convey the taste of a wine in a way that’s clear and unpretentious. Over the years, we’ve gotten so much positive feedback from our Customers that we’ve even had them copyrighted!

Wine Tastings

Every Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, we offer our Customers the chance to sample several wines we’ve chosen from our vast collection. It’s the perfect opportunity to try a new varietal.

Family-Owned Wineries Around the World

Through the years we have learned that finding and stocking the best wines for our Customers requires that we reach out to more and more Wine Suppliers. This is why we currently buy wines from over 40 different Wine Suppliers - while most of our competitors don’t go to these lengths for their Customers. It takes more time, care and effort, but our Customers appreciate it – and you will too!

Over 250 Beers

We carry a large array of Beers and Ales - from local Craft Breweries to all the Major Brands. Between the numerous seasonal beers and new additions that are always coming in , there’s always something new to take home!

Gift Cards

Can’t decide? Our Store Gift Cards, available in any amount, are the perfect choice to give someone with a wide-ranging palate – or for someone whose tastes you really don’t know!

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Delicious Beef Chili

olive oil (about 2 tablespoons)

1 yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic

1 pound ground beef

1 packet chili seasoning

1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 jar medium tomato salsa

1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beef and cook, using a wooden spoon to break it up as it browns, about 5 minutes. Drain some of the liquid from sautéing the beef. Mix in the chili seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salsa, beans, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until reduced slightly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheese, cornbread and/or tortilla chips.

Serve with a cold beer, a Spanish rioja, German dry Riesling, Rose wine or a Chenin Blanc!

Seasonal Drink: Smores Cocktail

Ingredients

4 ounces hot cocoa

1 ounce chocolate liqueur

1 ounce marshmallow vodka

1 ounce creme de cacao

marshmallows

graham cracker crumbs

chocolate-dipped graham cracker

1: Add liquors to hot cocoa in a mug. Stir to combine.

2: Add marshmallows to top of mug and brown with a culinary torch or under the broiler of your oven. To broil, position the rack so the top of the marshmallows are 2-3 inches from the heat source. Watch the marshmallows closely as they can go quickly from browned to burnt.

3: To serve, sprinkle the top with graham cracker crumbs and a graham cracker dipped in melted chocolate.